Danang & Hoi An from cruise port: Private guide, 2 UNESCO sites

Walk through a 15th-century trading port without leaving your group behind.

A private guide meets you at the cruise port and takes you to Marble Mountains, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Hoi An Ancient Town: a UNESCO site with 15th-century streets and wooden buildings. You walk through the historic district at your own pace, eat traditional Vietnamese lunch, and return to the ship on time. The guide handles all the timing and transport, so you don't have to coordinate between stops or worry about getting back late.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dragon Bridge30m
2. My Khe Beach15m
3. Linh Ung Pagoda45m
4. Hoi An Ancient Town2h · entry included
5. Marble Mountains1h · entry included

Explore Danang and Hoi An highlights

• Visit Dragon Bridge
• Stop at My Khe Beach
• Tour Linh Ung Pagoda
• Shop at Han Market
• Explore Marble Mountains
• Walk Hoi An Ancient Town

The experience

How do you see both Danang's modern landmarks and a centuries-old town in the time between ship departures? A private guide picks you up at the cruise port and builds the day around your ship's schedule, so you're not watching the clock or rushing through stops. The route starts with Marble Mountains, a cluster of five limestone hills about 9km south of the city where caves, tunnels and Buddhist temples sit inside the rock itself. You can climb to the summit for views across the coast and the beaches below.

From there, the guide takes you to Linh Ung Pagoda, a spiritual site overlooking the water, then to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site that's been standing since the 15th century. The town's narrow streets and wooden shophouses show the layers of influence (Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese) that built this place as a Southeast Asian trading port. You walk through it with someone who knows the history, not as part of a group of forty. The guide moves at your pace and can linger where you want to look longer.

Danang itself is the third-largest city in Vietnam and has grown fast in recent years, mixing new construction with older quarters. You'll cross the Dragon Bridge (a 666-meter span that opened in 2013 and connects the airport to the eastern beaches), and pass through Han Market, where locals shop for produce and souvenirs. My Khe Beach, a 20-mile stretch of white sand, sits on the edge of the city if there's time to stop. Traditional Vietnamese lunch is included, and the driver brings mineral water for the day.

The whole tour is private, which means no set pace, no other groups, and no waiting for people to board and exit. If you want to spend an extra twenty minutes in a cave or skip a stop to sit longer in the ancient town, the guide adjusts. The vehicle is comfortable and the return to the cruise port is timed so you're back before the ship leaves.

What’s included

• Private professional tour guide.
• private vehicle with comfortable seating.
• cruise port pickup and drop-off.
• entry fees to Marble Mountains, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Hoi An Ancient Town.
• traditional Vietnamese lunch.
• mineral water.
• all taxes and service charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup from Tien Sa PortGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Pickup from Tien Sa Port, pickup is included

Pickup from Chan May PortGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Pickup from Chan May Port, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Maximus Travel Vietnam

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked in Danang and want to see both the city's landmarks and a UNESCO heritage site without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself: the private guide and fixed return time are what make a full inland trip possible in the hours between ship arrivals.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs the full day between your ship's arrival and departure. The exact length depends on your port schedule, which the guide confirms when you book.

Is the guide included?

Yes. A private professional guide leads the entire day and speaks English. The tour is customized to your interests and ship timing.

What's included in the price?

Private guide, all entry fees and taxes, traditional Vietnamese lunch, cruise port pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle, and mineral water throughout the day.

Can I skip any of the stops?

Yes. The tour is private and flexible, so you can spend more time at sites you prefer or skip ones that don't interest you.

How far is Hoi An from the cruise port?

Hoi An Ancient Town is about 30km from Danang cruise port, roughly 45 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Is there time to shop in Hoi An?

Yes. The ancient town has shops, cafes and galleries throughout the historic district. Your guide can recommend places or leave you to explore on your own.

What if my ship is delayed or I need to leave earlier?

Tell the operator your exact ship departure time when you book. The guide plans the route so you're back at the port with time to spare.